Mainline Railways was a British model railway brand that operated between 1976 and 1983, introduced by Palitoy, the...
Valid to UK only - excludes oversized items
Mainline Railways was a British model railway brand that operated between 1976 and 1983, introduced by Palitoy, the...
A Wickham Trolley is a small railway maintenance vehicle once widely used across Britain's railways. Built by D...
The Blue Riband subbrand was a significant step in the evolution of Bachmann Branchline, the UK division of Bachmann...
Applying a camber to a tight curve of track on your model railway layout can help improve the realism and operation...
A well-designed model railway is more than just a collection of tracks and trains: it’s a miniature world that...
Some of the potential pros of using foam ballast inlay for a model railway layout include:
The cons of using foam ballast inlay include:
It's also worth noting that foam ballast inlay is not suitable for outdoor layouts, as it can degrade over time when exposed to the elements. Additionally, even when kept indoors certain factors such as temperature changes and exposure to direct sunlight could cause the foam to degrade faster than anticipated.
Availability: Many of the major manufacturers now no longer stock foam inlay or they are producing it in lesser quantities, thus making availability both now and in the future a significant issue for modellers to consider when designing their layouts.
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